An expert with Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center in Dallas offers tips for effective composting — plus, what ...

Composting weeds seems like an easy way to avoid waste and add to your compost pile. Our expert explains how to do it ...

Pine needle oil contains powerful enzymes that accelerate the decomposition of organic matter in compost piles. By adding a ...

The stacking-type composters are convenient and make turning the pile easy. Sadly, these are difficult to find. When starting a compost pile, add several inches of brown material before ...

Garden beds require a few components: compost-rich soil; soil that is warm enough; and moisture to keep plant roots hydrated.

A simple compost bin can just be a pile of yard waste in the corner of the yard. From there, you can move up to an enclosed space, such as a piece of chicken wire shaped into a vertical cylinder ...

They will compost better if some brown materials are added to the mix. Try to include some of the browns and some of the greens as you build your pile, whenever possible. Landscapes rarely ...

Some food scraps, like meat and dairy, shouldn’t be composted in an outdoor bin, but can you compost bread? Most types of ...

Compost tumblers, on the other hand, fully enclose the pile inside a vented barrel. They are mounted on a frame to make the barrel easier to turn, which eliminates the slow, back-breaking process ...

Along with orange peels and eggshells, people are tossing cling wrap, foam trays and other plastic food packaging into their compost, contaminating it.